Correspondence and Papers of Maurice Charles Collier Ward
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2017 Daniel Reed for The Burgon Society THE BURGON SOCIETY CORRESPONDENCE AND PAPERS OF MAURICE CHARLES COLLIER WARD Historical Background This collection was formed by Maurice Charles Collier Ward (1926- 2011). Ward worked for several decades in the outfitters’ trade in Cambridge, finally serving as Academic Robe Manager for Ede and Ravenscroft Ltd. in the City. Custodial History These papers were donated to the Society by Ward’s family in March 2017. Mixed loose material was originally stored in two file folders, and a box file. This material was dispersed and arranged into the respective sequences at WARD/1-5. The original order of items in the reference files at WARD/2/1/2 has been retained. Stray material relating to other Cambridge outfitters’ companies was grouped together at WARD/2/2. A series of outfitters’ brochures and price-lists (etc.) were arranged alphabetically at WARD/4/2. Description This collection comprises correspondence, working documents, publications and other materials relating to Maurice Ward’s employment in the outfitters’ trade in Cambridge. They also reflect Ward’s personal interests in ceremonial dress. The correspondence and papers at WARD/1 date from 1969 to 1995, and cover Ward’s professional employment in the outfitters’ trade. WARD/2/1 includes working documents from Ward’s time at Ede and Ravenscroft. Reference files at WARD/2/1/2 chiefly refer to the academic gown trade with the University of Cambridge. WARD/2/2 comprises correspondence and papers pre-dating Ward’s own lifetime, including material generated by A. G. Almond & Co. Ltd. and Thomas Pratt & Son Ltd of Cambridge. WARD/3 includes albums of 19 th and 20 th century garment labels collected by Ward. Other publications and news-cuttings, photographs and prints (etc.) are found at WARD/4 and WARD/5. Arrangement WARD/1 Correspondence WARD/2 Working documents WARD/3 Personal items relating to the outfitters trade WARD/4 Publications and printed items WARD/5 Cuttings, photographs, and prints Dates 1870-2010s Extent 9 files, 2 boxes, several loose albums and volumes. Copyright © 2017 The Burgon Society 2017 Daniel Reed for The Burgon Society WARD/1 - CORRESPONDENCE WARD/1/1 - CORRESPONDENCE OF MAURICE WARD AND OTHERS RELATING TO THE OUTFITTERS TRADE WARD/1/1/1 Letter from H. W. Mountford, James Groves & Sons 19 May 1969 Ltd., Halesowen Refers to a sample of Death’s Head buttons. WARD/1/1/2 Bundle of correspondence 9 June – 4 July 1969 Letter from J. Woolvett, M. Perkins & Son Ltd., 9 June 1969. Refers to orders of fabric. Copy letter from James Neal Ltd., Cambridge, to, Andrew Meynell, Victor Hochhauser Ltd., London, 11 June 1969. Refers to quotes for a Cambridge Doctor of Music gown, and an enclosed news-cutting of ‘Dr. Oistrakh wearing the gown for the degree ceremony’. Letter from Andrew Meynell, to, James Neal Ltd., 13 June 1969. Confirms an order of a Cambridge Doctor of Music Gown for Dr. David Oistrakh. Letter from Andrew Meynell, to, R. J. Neal, James Neal Ltd., 4 July 1969. Offers thanks for the delivery of Dr. Oistrakh’s gown. ‘I do not think that anyone else could have completed the gown in such a short time’. Also includes rough notes and fabric samples. WARD/1/1/3 Letter from Dennis G. Hawker, Vicar of Grimsby, to, 21 Sept 1972 Maurice Ward, Gieves Ltd., Cambridge Invites Ward to attend a lunch at Hoare Memorial Hall, Westminster, 29 Sept 1972. Also includes, envelope, news-cutting, and guest ticket. Copyright © 2017 The Burgon Society 2017 Daniel Reed for The Burgon Society WARD/1/1/4 Letter from Reuben Gaunt & Sons Limited, Pudsey, 12 - 29 Dec 1972 to, Gieves Limited Encloses patterns in Anglican Purple and Roman Purple. Also includes order acknowledgement, 12 Dec 1972. WARD/1/1/5 Bundle of correspondence 16 Jan – 9 Feb 1973 Letter from Aubrey Aitken, Archdeacon of Norwich, to, Maurice Ward, 16 Jan 1973. Wishes to cancel an order as he has recently received an episcopal evening outfit formerly belonging to the ‘late Bishop Chase’. Copy letter from Gieves Ltd., to, Aubrey Aitken, 23 Jan 1973. Refers to the preparation of episcopal robes, and attendance at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Letter from Aubrey Aitken, to, Maurice Ward, 7 Feb 1973. Thanks Ward for his recent assistance. Refers to the appointment of Canon John Gibbs, Principal of Keswick Hall College, Norwich, as Suffragan Bishop of Bradwell. Aitken intends to advise him to come ‘your way’ for his ‘episcopal “rig”’. Letter from Gieves Ltd., to, Aubrey Aitken, 9 Feb 1973. Refers to the fitting of a cape, and offers thanks for the recommendation to Canon John Gibbs. WARD/1/1/6 Bundle of correspondence 23 Jan – 29 May 1973 Copy letter from Gieves Ltd., to, C. C. W. James, Bournemouth, 23 Jan 1973. Refers to the preparation of episcopal robes, and attendance at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Copy letter from Gieves Ltd., to, C. W. James, 7 Feb 1973. Refers to an order of a clerical tailcoat, which will be made available at their Winchester branch. Queries other details of orders for clerical garments. Letter from Colin James, Bishop of Basingstoke, to, Maurice Ward, 8 Apr 1973. Refers to a fitting for a cassock. ‘I am so glad to that Canon John Gibbs has Copyright © 2017 The Burgon Society 2017 Daniel Reed for The Burgon Society been coming your way, too!’ Copy letter from K. G. McCarthy, Manager, Gieves Ltd., to, Colin James, 11 Apr 1973. Refers to a fitting for a cassock. Copy letter from Gieves Ltd., to, Colin James, 29 May 1973. Refers to delays in the production of a clerical Purple tailcoat and black breeches. WARD/1/1/7 Bundle of correspondence 1 Mar – 13 June 1973 Copy letter from Gieves Ltd., to, John Gibbs, Principal, Keswick Hall, Church of England Teacher Training College, 1 Mar 1973. Refers to episcopal robes to be worn at an induction ceremony. Copy letter to P. H. E. Goodrich, Bromley, 29 Mar 1973. Provides a schedule of garments to be worn at an induction ceremony, and gives details of when these are to be worn. Letter from Philip Goodrich, to, Maurice Ward, 3 Apr 1973. Offers thanks for the details provided in Ward’s last letter. Copy letter from Gieves Ltd., to, John Gibbs, 7 June 1973. Refers to episcopal robes to be work at a service at Westminster Abbey on 19 June 1973. Copy letter from Gieves Ltd., to, John Gibbs, 13 June 1973. Refers to episcopal robes to be worn a service at Westminster Abbey. Also includes news-cutting relating to John Gibbs, Suffragan Bishop of Bradwell. Copyright © 2017 The Burgon Society 2017 Daniel Reed for The Burgon Society WARD/1/1/8 Bundle of correspondence 2 Oct – 1 Nov 1973 Copy letter from Gieves Ltd., to, F. S. Temple, Swindon, 2 Oct 1973. Refers to clerical garments to be worn at St. Paul’s Cathedral on 1 Nov 1973. Letter from Freddy Temple, to, Maurice Ward, 7 Oct 1973. Confirms that he has received the garments sent by Ward. Also states that he is ‘delighted’ Ward’s daughter will also be attending, and encloses ticket for her. Copy letter from Gieves Ltd., to, F. S. Temple, 10 Oct 1973. Acknowledges the details of Temple’s letter of 7 Oct 1973. Letter from Freddy Temple, Bishop of Malmesbury, to, Maurice Ward, 1 Nov 1973. Offers thanks for Ward’s assistance, and suggests that he retains his measurements in case replacement garments are required in the future. WARD/1/1/9 Bundle of correspondence 2 – 11 June 1975 Copy letter from James Neal Ltd., to, Sir Duncan Wilson, The Master’s Lodge, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, 2 June 1975. Refers to an Mus.D. gown, hood, and bonnet for Dr. Rostropovich. Letter from Lilian Hochhauser, London, to, R. J. Neal, Cambridge, 10 June 1975. Encloses a cheque for £254.50 for a Mus.D. gown, hood, and bonnet. Copy letter to Sir Duncan Wilson, 11 June 1975. Confirms having received the cheque mentioned in the letter of 10 June 1975. ‘It gave my staff and myself untold pleasure in making the three articles’. WARD/1/1/10 Letter from the Sister in Charge, Church Linen Dept., 19 May 1976 Community of St. Peter the Apostle, Laneham Abbey Refers to an order of 15 May 1973, which cannot be fulfilled. ‘The majority of our Sisters are all over 70 & young ones do not often come & we have 2 houses of elderly ladies which entails much attention.’ Copyright © 2017 The Burgon Society 2017 Daniel Reed for The Burgon Society WARD/1/1/11 Bundle of correspondence 30 Jan – 2 Feb 1977 Letter from A. A. K. Graham, Warden, Lincoln Theological College, to, Maurice Ward, 30 Jan 1977. Refers to fittings for episcopal robes. Copy letter from Maurice Ward, to, A. A. K. Graham, 2 Feb 1977. Refers to arrangements for supplying episcopal robes WARD/1/1/12 Postcard from A. A. K. Graham, to, Maurice Ward 17 Mar 1977 Offer thanks for assistance with robes ahead of a service at Westminster Abbey on 31 Mar 1977. WARD/1/1/13 Letter from B. Lamton, General Manager, Radcliffe 17 Mar 1977 & Taylor Ltd., Stockport, to, Moss Bros.–Buttress Ltd., Cambridge, Encloses a pattern of Cambridge Blue Blazer cloth. WARD/1/1/14 Letter to Maurice Ward 19 July 1977 Offers thanks for a cassock for ordination. ‘Everyone remarked on how beautiful it was’. States that they will tell others at Westminster College how well made the cassock was. WARD/1/1/15 Letter from A. A. K. Graham, Bishop of Bristol, to, 26 July 1977 Moss Bros.